Nikon S9900 User Manual

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Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Parts of the Camera

Preparing for Shooting

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting Features

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu)

Button

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or

Computer

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Technical Notes and Index

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Read This First

To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety”

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(Avii-ix), “<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (Axii), and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axiv), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.

• If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for

Shooting” (A7) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A13).

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

Symbol Description

This icon marks cautions and information that should be read

before using the camera.

This icon marks notes and information that should be read

before using the camera.

A/E/F

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this

manual.

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names

of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

These icons mark other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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How to Attach the Camera Strap

• The camera strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body.

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Information and Precautions

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following

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websites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the website below for contact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters, AC adapters and, USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAG E THE CAMERA

AND MAY VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon

holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

NIKON WARRANTY.

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About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual

product.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this

product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is

accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, gove rnment bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal

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image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person,

erase all data using commercial deletion software, or set Record location data of Location data options (A47) to Off after formatting the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. For the COOLPIX S9900, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card, select Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase log.

To delete the Wi-Fi settings, select Restore default settings in the Wi-Fi options menu (A47).

Conformity Marking

Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.

Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

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Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

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Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use the Charging AC Adapter EH-71P (included) and USB Cable UC-E21 (included). The Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately) is also available to charge the battery without using a camera.

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

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Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it before transporting.

Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use the appropriate power supply (battery, Charging AC Adapter, AC adapter, USB cable)

Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Do not touch the moving parts of the lens

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment

The flash should be no less than 1 meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Follow the instructions of airline and hospital personnel

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Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)

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bMap/location name data of this camera

Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA” (F21) and agree to the terms.

• The maps and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) are as of April 2014. The maps and location name information will not be updated.

• The details of geological formations are displayed simplistically according to the scale of a map. The scale of a map and level of detail of the location data vary depending on country and region. If the latitude becomes higher, the horizontal and vertical scales displayed on the monitor vary, therefore displayed geological formations differ from the actual formations. Use the maps and location name information only as a guide.

• The detailed map data and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea are not provided for the COOLPIX S9900.

bNotes about record location data functions and log recording

• When Record location data in Location data options of the Location data options menu is set to On or during log recording, record location data functions and log recording function will continue to operate even after the camera is turned off (E33).

• An individual may be identified from still images or movies that have been recorded with location data. Observe caution when you transfer still images or movies recorded with location data, or log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them. Make sure to read “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (Avi).

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bNotes about measurement functions

The COOLPIX S9900 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument.

• Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.

• When you use the camera for mountain climbing or trekking, make sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.

bUsing the camera overseas

• Before taking the camera with location data functions overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use. For example, you cannot record location data logs without permission from the government in China. Set Record location data to Off.

• The location data may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2014).

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Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the

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United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of Commerce for the latest information.

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.

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COOLPIX S9900, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092 / IC ID:4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S9900 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S9900.pdf.

Notice for Customers in Jamaica

This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA - DW092”

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions

Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

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• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset all in the setup menu (A54) to delete all user information registered and configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................ ii

Read This First ............................................................................................................................ ii

Other Information........................................................................................................................................ ii

How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... iv

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ vii

WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................... vii

Notices.......................................................................................................................................... x

<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions

(GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass).............................................................................. xii

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)............................................................................................ xiv

Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1

The Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 3

Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Playback Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Preparing for Shooting............................................................................................ 7

Insert the Battery and Memory Card ................................................................................. 7

Removing the Battery or Memory Card ......................................................................................... 7

Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................... 7

Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................... 8

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor ..................................................... 10

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time ................. 11

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................... 13

Shooting with A (Auto) Mode......................................................................................... 13

Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 17

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................. 17

Play Back Images..................................................................................................................... 18

Delete Images .......................................................................................................................... 19

Changing the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................... 20

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 20

Functions That Can Be Set with the Multi Selector (When Shooting) ................. 21

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Shooting Features................................................................................................... 22

A (Auto) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 22

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 23

Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)......................... 25

Using Smile Timer..................................................................................................................................... 26

Using Self-Collage..................................................................................................................................... 27

Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .... 28

A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting).......................................... 31

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Flash Mode ................................................................................................................................ 35

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................... 37

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................... 39

Creative Slider (Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation),

Vividness, and Hue)................................................................................................................ 40

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ........................................................ 43

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting........................ 44

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button.......................... 47

The Shooting Menu ............................................................................................................... 49

Common Options..................................................................................................................................... 49

For A, B, C, D modes .......................................................................................................................... 49

For Smart Portrait mode ....................................................................................................................... 50

The Movie Menu ..................................................................................................................... 51

The Playback Menu ................................................................................................................ 52

The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................... 53

The Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................... 54

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps ....................................... 55

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function ........................................................ 56

Installing the Software on the Smart Device ................................................................ 56

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.............................. 57

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Reference Section .............................................................................................. E1

Tips and Notes on the Scene Mode ............................................................................ E3

Shooting Time-lapse Movies ....................................................................................................... E9

Shooting with Easy Panorama ................................................................................................. E11

Playback with Easy Panorama .................................................................................................. E13

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.).................................................................. E14

Focusing............................................................................................................................. E16

Using Face Detection .................................................................................................................... E16

Using Skin Softening...................................................................................................................... E17

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus .................................................................................... E17

Using Target Finding AF .............................................................................................................. E18

Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................ E19

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, or D Modes)................. E20

Playback Zoom ................................................................................................................ E21

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display................................................................... E22

List by Date Mode........................................................................................................... E23

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ............. E24

Viewing Images in a Sequence ............................................................................................... E24

Deleting Images in a Sequence .............................................................................................. E25

Editing Images (Still Images) ...................................................................................... E26

Before Editing Images ................................................................................................................... E26

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood .............................................................................. E26

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ................................................. E27

D-

Lig

hting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ......................................................... E27

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash.... E28

Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces ................................................................ E28

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image................................................................ E30

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ............................................................................................. E31

Recording the Location Data on the Image .......................................................... E32

Displaying the Shooting Location on the Map

(While in Playback Mode) ............................................................................................ E35

Displaying the Current Position on the Map (While in Shooting Mode) .... E38

Recording the Log of Movement Information ..................................................... E39

Ending Log Recording to Save it on Memory Cards.................................................. E41

Viewing the Log of Location Data on the Map .................................................... E42

Recording and Playing Back Movies ........................................................................ E43

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ................................................. E46

Operations During Movie Playback ......................................................................... E47

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Editing Movies ................................................................................................................. E48

Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................ E48

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ................................................................ E49

Connecting to a Smart Device (Wi-Fi) ..................................................................... E50

Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a

Smart Device .................................................................................................................... E52

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)........................................... E53

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).............................................. E54

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................................................................................... E54

Printing Images One at a Time ................................................................................................ E55

Printing Multiple Images ............................................................................................................. E56

Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) ..................................... E58

Installing ViewNX 2 ......................................................................................................................... E58

Transferring Images to a Computer ..................................................................................... E58

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options).................................... E60

Image Quality ..................................................................................................................................... E60

Image Size............................................................................................................................................. E61

The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)........................................................... E62

White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .............................................................................................. E62

Metering ................................................................................................................................................ E64

Continuous Shooting .................................................................................................................... E65

ISO Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... E68

AF Area Mode..................................................................................................................................... E69

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s Mode............................................................................................................................... E72

M Exposure Preview ...................................................................................................................... E72

The Smart Portrait Menu .............................................................................................. E73

Self-Collage ......................................................................................................................................... E73

Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................. E74

The Movie Menu ............................................................................................................. E75

Movie Options.................................................................................................................................... E75

AF Area Mode..................................................................................................................................... E79

Autofocus Mode............................................................................................................................... E80

Movie VR................................................................................................................................................ E81

Wind Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................. E81

Frame Rate ........................................................................................................................................... E82

The Playback Menu ........................................................................................................ E82

Mark for Wi-Fi Upload .................................................................................................................. E82

Slide Show............................................................................................................................................ E83

Protect..................................................................................................................................................... E84

Rotate Image ..................................................................................................................................... E84

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Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)......................... E85

Sequence Display Options ......................................................................................................... E86

The Location Data Options Menu............................................................................. E87

Location Data Options ................................................................................................................. E87

Distance Units ................................................................................................................................... E88

Calculate Distance........................................................................................................................... E89

Points of Interest (POI)

(Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)....................................... E90

Set Clock from Satellite................................................................................................................. E91

Electronic Compass ....................................................................................................................... E91

The Wi-Fi Options Menu............................................................................................... E93

Operating the Text Input Keyboard ..................................................................................... E94

The Setup Menu .............................................................................................................. E95

Time Zone and Date ...................................................................................................................... E95

Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................................... E97

Date Stamp.......................................................................................................................................... E99

Photo VR ............................................................................................................................................. E100

AF Assist .............................................................................................................................................. E101

Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................... E101

Sound Settings ............................................................................................................................... E102

Auto Off .............................................................................................................................................. E102

Format Card/Format Memory............................................................................................... E103

Language .......................................................................................................................................... E103

Charge by Computer .................................................................................................................. E104

Reset All............................................................................................................................................... E105

Conformity Marking ................................................................................................................... E105

Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................... E105

Error Messages............................................................................................................... E106

File Names

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................... E112

....................................................................................................................... E11

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Technical Notes and Index............................................................................... F1

Caring for the Product ...................................................................................................... F2

The Camera............................................................................................................................................... F2

The Battery ................................................................................................................................................ F3

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................ F4

Memory Cards......................................................................................................................................... F5

Cleaning and Storage........................................................................................................ F6

Table of Contents

Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................... F6

Storage ........................................................................................................................................................ F6

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. F7

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... F15

Approved Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... .... F19

USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME

DATA...................................................................................................................................... F21

Index...................................................................................................................................... F27

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6312 45 7 1

Lens cover closed

Flash raised

Eyelet for camera strap

........................ iii

2 Command dial......................................31

Power switch/power-on lamp

........................................................................ 11

4 Shutter-release button....................14

5 Mode dial......................................... 13, 20

Self-timer lamp.....................................38

AF-assist illuminator..........................54

7 Positioning antenna ................ E33

8 Flash............................................................35

9 Lens cover

10 Lens

11 Microphone (stereo)........................ 13

Zoom control........................................ 17

f : wide-angle.......................... 17

g : telephoto............................. 17

h : thumbnail playback

...................................18, E22

i : playback zoom

...................................18, E21

j : help ......................................... 24

N-Mark (NFC antenna)

..............................................E51, E52

14 Connector cover............8, 57, E58

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

....................................................................... 57

Micro-USB connector

..................................................8, 57, E58

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K (flash pop-up) control

................................................................ 16, 35

Charge lamp.............................................8

Flash lamp...............................................16

b (e movie-record) button

....................................................... 20, E43

4 c (playback) button....................... 18

5 Z (Wi-Fi) button............... 56, E50

Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)* ...................18, 21, 48

7 k (apply selection) button .........48

8 l (delete) button...............................19

9 d (menu) button.......................... 47

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ....................7

11 Lock lever ................................................... 7

Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter)

13 Tripod socket

14 Speaker

15 Monitor........................................................3

16 U (map) button ................................. 55

2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9

* Also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

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1 Shooting mode....................................20

2 Flash mode.............................................35

3 Macro mode ..........................................39

4 Zoom indicator............................ 17, 39

5 Focus indicator.....................................14

Movie options (normal speed

movies)..................................... 51, E75

Movie options (HS movies)

....................................................... 51, E76

8 Image quality ....................... 49, E60

9 Image size .............................. 49, E61

10 Easy panorama............................ E11

11 Vibration reduction icon ........51, 54

12 Wind noise reduction ......................51

Exposure compensation value

................................................................ 41, 43

Remaining movie recording time

...............................................................E43

Number of exposures remaining

(still images)........................................... 13

16 Internal memory indicator............ 13

17 Aperture value ............................. 17, 31

18 Shutter speed ............................... 17, 31

Focus area (target finding AF)

.......................................................50, E18

Focus area (manual or center)

.......................................................50, E19

Focus area (face detection,

pet detection)......... 50, E7, E16

Focus area (subject tracking)

.......................................................50, E71

23 Center-weighted area .....................49

The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo

info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A54)).

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24 ISO sensitivity ........................................49

25 Battery level indicator ......................13

Charging AC adapter connection indicator

27 Date stamp............................................. 54

28 Travel destination icon........... E95

29 “Date not set” indicator...............F8

Wi-Fi communication indicator

........................................................................ 56

31 Log display..................................... E39

32 Location data reception........ E34

33 Soft...............................................................25

34 Foundation makeup.........................25

35 White balance mode........................49

36 Special effects....................................... 28

37 Skin softening ......................25, E29

38 Hue..............................................................42

39 Vividness .................................................. 42

40 Continuous shooting mode........ 49

41 Time-lapse movie............................... 23

42 Blink proof icon.................................... 50

43 Hand-held/tripod............E4, E5

44 Backlighting (HDR) ...................... E6

Still image capture (during movie

recording) .......................................E46

46 Self-Collage ............................................ 27

47 Pet portrait auto release........... E7

48 Smile timer ............................................. 26

49 Self-timer indicator............................ 37

Location name information (POI

information)...................................E34

51 Exposure indicator............................. 33

Compass display.........................E91

(a) Direction gauge (b) Compass

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1 List by date icon ......................... E23

2 Protect icon........................... 52, E84

Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)

....................................................... 53, E86

4 Glamour retouch icon ....52, E28

5 Quick effects icon.............. 18, E26

6 D-Lighting icon....................52, E27

7 Quick retouch icon............52, E27

8 Red-eye correction ............52, E28

9 Internal memory indicator............ 13

Current image number/ total number of images

Movie length or elapsed playback time

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12 Image quality ....................... 49, E60

13 Image size .............................. 49, E61

14 Easy panorama............................ E11

15 Movie options...................... 51, E75

16 Volume indicator .......................E47

17 Small picture icon ............. 52, E30

18 Crop icon........................E21, E31

19 Quick effects guide

Easy panorama playback guide Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide

21 Time of recording

22 Date of recording

Charging AC adapter connection indicator

24 Battery level indicator...................... 13

25 File number and type ...........E111

Recorded location data indicator

...............................................................E34

Compass display (compass)

...............................................................E91

Location name information (POI

information)...................................E34

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Battery latch

Memory card slot

Insert the Battery and Memory Card

• With the battery's positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move

the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or

backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

B Formatting a Memory Card

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A54).

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Move the battery latch to eject the battery.

• Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory

card.

• Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after using the camera, as they may become hot.

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or in the camera's internal memory. To use the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card.

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Charge the Battery

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

Charging AC Adapter

1 With the battery installed, connect the camera to an

electrical outlet.

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If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in

which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off. It takes about 2 hour

and 20 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes green, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.

- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.

- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.

- The battery is damaged.

2 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical

outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.

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B Notes About the USB Cable

• Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

B Notes About Charging the Battery

Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-71P, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger

• You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer.

• You can use the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately) to charge the battery

without using the camera.

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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies.

For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3).

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When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing inward to prevent scratches or contamination.

B Notes About the Monitor

When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

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Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on

the camera.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the power

switch again.

• The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.

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2 Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired language and press the k button.

Language

Cancel

Български

Čeština

Dansk

Deutsch

English

Español

3 Select Yes and press the k button. 4 Select your home

time zone and press the k button.

• Press H to display W above the map and enable daylight saving time. Press I to disable it.

London, Casablanca

Back

5 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.

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6 Set the date and time, and press

the k button.

• Use J K to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time.

• Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.

Date and time

D M

7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to

select Yes and press the k button.

• When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode.

C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting

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• You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date

settings in the z setup menu (A54).

• You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting

Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Enabling daylight saving time moves the clock forward one hour, and disabling it moves the clock back one hour.

C The Clock Battery

• The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about 10 hours of charging.

• If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again (A11).

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Operations

Shooting with A (Auto) Mode

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

• The camera enters A (auto) mode

and can be used for general shooting.

• Battery level indicator

b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low.

• Number of exposures remaining

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• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphones, and speaker.

• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.

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• Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position (A17).

4 Press the shutter-release

button halfway.

• When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.

• When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not

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displayed.

• If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again.

5 Without lifting your finger, press

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B Notes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not

open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or

in damage to the camera or the memory card.

C The Auto Off Function

• When no operations are performed for about one minute, the monitor turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

• To turn the monitor back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

C When Using a Tripod

• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode set to W (off)

- When the zoom is at a telephoto position

• When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A54) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

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Using the Flash

In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.

• When not using the flash, gently push to lower

the flash until it clicks shut.

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C The Flash Lamp

• The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The flash fires when you press the

shutter-release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging.

The camera cannot shoot images.

- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is

taken.

• If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.

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Using the Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.

• To zoom in: Move toward g

• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move

toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom

moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

• A zoom indicator is displayed on the

shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.

• Digital zoom, which allows you to further

magnify the subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position.

C Digital Zoom

The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.

• Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom.

• Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably reduced.

• The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.

The Shutter-release Button

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and

Press halfway

Press all the way

aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutterrelease button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.

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Play Back Images

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1 Press the c (playback) button to

enter playback mode.

• If you press and hold down the c

(playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode.

2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll

through the images quickly.

• Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.

• To play back a recorded movie, press the k

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button.

• To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.

• When e is displayed in full-frame

playback mode, you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image.

• Move the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on an image.

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• In full-frame playback mode, move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to

thumbnail playback mode and display multiple images on the screen.

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1 Press the l (delete) button to

delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector HI to

select the desired deletion method and press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d button.

• When Erase selected images is selected, see “The Image Selection Screen”(A53).

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

3 Select Yes and press the k

button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

• Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence, and only the first image of the sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback mode.

• If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are deleted.

• To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and press the l button.

C Deleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

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Changing the Shooting Mode

Rotate the mode dial to select one of the following shooting modes.

• A (Auto) mode

Used for general shooting.

• y (Scene) mode

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically recognizes the

shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. In time-lapse movie scene mode, the camera can automatically capture 300 still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies (e1080/

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30p) that are approximately 10 seconds long. When using special effects, effects can be applied to images during shooting.

• F (Smart portrait) mode

Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting, and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures.

• n (Short movie show) mode

You can create a short movie (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long.

• A, B, C, D modes

Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value.

Recording Movies

Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the b(e) button again to end recording.

• To play back a movie, select a movie in full-

frame playback mode and press the k button.

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Functions That Can Be Set with the Multi Selector (When Shooting)

When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H(m) J (n) I(p) K (o) to set the functions described below.

• m Flash mode

When the flash is raised, you can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

• n Self-timer

The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.

• p Macro mode

Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.

• o Creative slider (o brightness (exposure compensation),

G vividness, and F hue)

In A (auto) mode, scene mode, or short movie show mode, you can adjust overall image brightness (exposure compensation). In A, B, C, D mode, you can adjust overall image brightness, vividness, and hue. In smart portrait mode, you can apply glamour retouch to enhance human faces.

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.

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Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

Used for general shooting.

• When the camera detects a human face, it

focuses on that face (face detection).

Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• Flash mode (A35)

• Self-timer (A37)

• Macro mode (A39)

• Exposure compensation (A43)

• Shooting menu (A49)

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Scene auto selector

Landscape

Portrait

Night portrait

Sports

Time-lapse movie

When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

Press the d (menu) button to display the scene menu and select a scene using the multi selector.

Scene auto selector (default

setting) (E3)

i Dusk/dawn

b Portrait j Night landscape (E5) c Landscape

N Time-lapse movie (E9)

d Sports (E4)

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k Close-up (E5)

u Food (E5)

m Fireworks show (E6) e Night portrait (E4) o Backlighting (E6) f Party/indoor (E4)

Z Beach

z Snow h Sunset

1 2 3

2, 3

The camera focuses at infinity. The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A54) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

p Easy panorama (E11)

O Pet portrait (E7)

R Special effects (E8)

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To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene

Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the previous screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.

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Scene auto selector

Portrait

Landscape

Time-lapse movie

Sports

Night portrait

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Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human

Skin softening

Slider

Effects

Faces When Shooting)

You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces.

1 Press the multi selector K.

2 Apply an effect.

• Use JK to select the desired effect.

• Use HI to select the amount of effect.

• You can simultaneously apply multiple

effects.

B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-)

• Select f Exit to hide the slider.

• After configuring the desired effects, press

the k button to apply them.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button.

B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting screen and the saved image.

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Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

• Glamour retouch (A25)

• Smile timer (A26)

• Self-Collage (A27)

• Flash mode (A35)

• Self-timer (A37)

• Smart portrait menu (A50)

Using Smile Timer

When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.

• Set the glamour retouch function before

selecting smile timer (A25).

• When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated.

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Smile timer

B Notes About Smile Timer

• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or

smiles (E16). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions

(A44).

C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes

When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

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The camera can capture a series of 4 or 9 images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image).

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1 Press the multi selector J to select

n Self-Collage, and press the k button.

• A confirmation dialog is displayed.

• When you press the d button and select

Self-Collage before pressing J, you can configure the settings for Number of shots, Interval, and Shutter sound (

• If you want to apply glamour retouch when shooting, set the effect before selecting self-

A25).

collage (

A50).

2 Take a picture.

• When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released.

• The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting.

• The number of shots is indicated by U in the monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting.

• When the camera finishes taking the specified number of shots, the collage image is saved.

• Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage image.

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B Notes About Self-Collage

• If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (

A44).

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Short Movie Show Mode (Combining

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You can create a short movie (e1080/30p or

S1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long.

1 Press the d (menu) button and

configure the settings for recording movies.

• Number of shots: Set the number of movie clips that the camera records and the recording time for each movie clip. By default, the camera records 15 movie clips that are 2 seconds each to create a 30second short movie.

• Special effects: Apply various effects to movies when shooting (E8).

Shooting Features

Effects can be changed for each movie clip.

• Background music: Select the background music. Move the zoom control

(A1) toward g (i) to preview it.

• After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu.

2 Press the b (e movie-record)

button to record a movie clip.

• The camera stops recording the movie clip when the time specified in step 1 elapses.

• Movie clip recording can be paused temporarily. See “Pausing Movie Recording” (A30).

3 Check the recorded movie clip, or

delete it.

• To check it, press the k button.

• To delete it, press the l button. The last

recorded movie clip or all movie clips can be deleted.

• To continue recording movie clips, repeat the operation in step 2.

• To change the effects, return to step 1.

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Special eects

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4 Save the short movie show.

Playback controls

• The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips.

• To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button on the shooting screen while a movie clip is not being recorded, and then select End recording.

• Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.

Operations During Movie Clip Playback

To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie clip is playing (A1).

Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to

select a control and then pressing the k button.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the

Pause E

End playback

End recording

G Return to the shooting screen.

k button for continuous rewinding.

Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the

k button for continuous advancing.

F Resume playback.

Save the short movie show using the recorded movie clips.

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B Notes About Recording a Short Movie Show

• The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted.

• Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved.

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C Pausing Movie Recording

• A still image with Normal in image quality and j 4608×2592 in image size can

be captured if you press the shutter-release button on the shooting screen while a movie is not being recorded.

• You can pause movie recording and play back images or enter other shooting

modes to take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter n (short movie show) mode again.

Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode

• Self-timer (A37)

• Macro mode (A39)

• Exposure compensation (A43)

• Movie options menu (A51)

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A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure

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Shutter speed

Aperture value

Command dial

for Shooting)

Images can be shot with greater control by setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually. Settings can also be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

• You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A50). When Target finding AF (default setting) is used, the camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter speed and aperture value.

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Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture value

Programmed auto

(A33)

Shutter-priority

auto (A33)

Aperture-priority

auto (A33)

D Manual (A33)

Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by the command dial or multi selector).

Adjusted by the command dial or multi

Automatically adjusted.

selector.

Adjusted by the

Automatically adjusted.

Adjusted by the command dial.

command dial or multi selector.

Adjusted by the multi selector.

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Exposure

The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”. The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s

Adjusting the Aperture Value

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Larger aperture (Small f-number)

f/3.7

Smaller aperture (Large f-number)

f/8

C The Control Range of the Shutter Speed

The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, aperture, or the ISO sensitivity setting.

C Aperture Value (F-number) and Zoom

Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The aperture value of the zoom lens of this camera changes depending on the zoom position.

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A (Programmed auto)

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Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera.

• Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the

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program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program mark (A) is displayed next to the mode indicator (A) in the upper left of the monitor.

• To cancel flexible program, rotate the command dial or multi selector until the flexible program mark (A) is no longer displayed. Selecting another shooting mode, or turning off the camera, also cancels flexible program.

B (Shutter-priority auto)

Use to shoot fast moving subjects at a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial or multi selector.

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C (Aperture-priority auto)

Use to bring subjects including both the foreground and background into focus or blur the subject’s background intentionally.

• The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the command dial or multi selector.

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D (Manual)

Use to control the exposure according to shooting requirements.

• When adjusting the aperture value or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator of the monitor. The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV).

• The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial and the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector.

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B Notes About Shooting

• When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or

aperture value may be changed.

• When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the

appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes (in A, B, and C modes), or the exposure indicator is displayed in red (in D mode) when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value.

B Notes About ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A49) is set to Auto (default setting), ISO 125-400 or ISO 125-800, the ISO sensitivity in D mode is fixed at ISO 125.

Functions Available in A, B, C, D Modes

• Flash mode (A35)

• Self-timer (A37)

• Macro mode (A39)

• Creative slider (A40)

• Shooting menu (A49)

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Flash Mode

When the flash is raised, you can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.

1 Move the K (flash

pop-up) control to raise the flash.

• When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector H (m).

3 Select the desired flash mode

(A36) and press the k button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

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Auto

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Available Flash Modes

U Auto

The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.

• The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Not available in shooting modes A, B, C, and D, and in some scene modes.

•

V Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash.

• Red-eye reduction is used in shooting modes A, B, C, and D to fire the flash whenever a picture is taken.

X Fill flash/Standard flash

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

• Standard flash is displayed in shooting modes A, B, C, and D.

Y Slow sync

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

• Not available in shooting modes B and D, and in some scene modes.

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C The Flash Mode Setting

• With some shooting modes, the selectable flash modes may vary, or the flash mode settings may not be available.

• For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

C Auto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction

Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

• Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the image is shot.

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the

image. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.

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Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A54) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Press the multi selector J (n).

2 Select n 10s or n 2s, and press

Self-timer

the k button.

• n 10s (10 seconds): Use on important

occasions, such as weddings.

• n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera

shake.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

• When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto

release) is displayed (E7). The self-timer cannot be used.

• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode, a (smile timer) or n (self-

collage) can also be selected (A25).

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button

halfway.

• Focus and exposure are set.

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4 Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way down.

• Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to k.

• To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

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Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures.

1 Press the multi selector I (p).

2 Select o and press the k

Macro mode

button.

• If the setting is not applied by pressing the

k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Move the zoom control to set the

zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.

• When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

B Notes About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

C The Macro Mode Setting

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E14).

• If the setting is applied in A, B, C or D mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s

memory even after the camera is turned off.

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Creative Slider (Adjusting Brightness

Slider

(Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue)

When the shooting mode is set to A, B, C, or D mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for capturing images.

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select the item and make an

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

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adjustment.

• JK: Select an item.

- o: “Brightness (Exposure Compensation)”

(A41)

- G: “Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)”

(A42)

- F: “Hue (White Balance Adjustment)”

(A42)

• HI or rotation: The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted while confirming the results on the monitor.

• To turn off the effects of the creative slider, select P and press the k button.

3 When adjustment is complete,

select y and press the k button.

• If the k button (except when P is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 2, the selected amount of effect is applied. When the effect is applied, the camera returns to the shooting screen.

C Creative Slider Settings

The settings for Brightness (Exp. +/-), Vividness and Hue are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

+ 2.0

+ 0.3

- 2.0

Exit

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Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Slider

Histogram

Exposure compensation value

Adjust the overall brightness of the image.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

Brightness (Exp. +/-)

+ 2.0

+ 0.3

- 2.0

B Notes About Exposure Compensation

Brightness adjustment (exposure compensation) cannot be used in D mode.

C Using the Histogram

A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.

• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and

bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

• Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right, and

decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.

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Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)

Slider

Adjust the overall vividness of the image.

• The overall image vividness increases as the slider is moved up. The overall image vividness decreases as the slider is moved down.

Hue (White Balance Adjustment)

Adjust the overall hue of the image.

• The overall image becomes more reddish as the slider is moved up. The overall image becomes more bluish as the slider is moved down.

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B Notes About Hue Adjustment

This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (E14).

Vividness

Hue

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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting

Histogram

Brightness)

When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, or short movie show mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation).

1 Press the multi selector K (o).

2 Select a compensation value and

press the k button.

• To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.

• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

• The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value

• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E14).

• When the exposure compensation is set while using the flash, the compensation is

applied to both the background exposure and to the flash output.

Exposure compensation

+ 2.0

+ 0.3

- 2.0

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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.

Restricted

function

Flash mode

Self-timer AF area mode (A50)

Macro mode AF area mode (A50)

Image quality Continuous (A49)

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Image size Continuous (A49)

White balance

Option Description

Continuous (A49)

Blink proof (A50)

Hue (using the creative slider) (A42)

When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used.

When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.

When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.

When Pre-shooting cache,

Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, the setting is fixed at Normal.

Image size is set as follows depending

on the continuous shooting setting:

• Pre-shooting cache:

• Continuous H: 120 fps:

• Continuous H: 60 fps:

When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu cannot be set. To set White balance, select P in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, and hue.

A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

f 640×480

A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)

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Restricted

function

Continuous Self-timer (A37)

ISO sensitivity Continuous (A49)

AF area mode

Self-Collage Blink proof (A50)

Blink proof Self-Collage (A27)

Date stamp

Option Description

White balance (A49)

Continuous (A49)

Blink proof (A50)

If the self-timer is used when Pre- shooting cache is selected, the setting is fixed at Single.

When Pre-shooting cache,

Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically

specified according to the brightness.

When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.

When Blink proof is set to On, Self- Collage cannot be used.

When Self-Collage is set, Blink proof cannot be used.

When Continuous H, Continuous L,

Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is

selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images.

When Blink proof is set to On, date and time cannot be stamped on images.

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Restricted

function

Photo VR

Digital zoom AF area mode (A50)

Shutter sound Continuous (A49)

Shooting Features

Option Description

Flash mode (A35)

Self-timer (A37)

Continuous (A49)

ISO sensitivity (A49)

If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On.

If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On.

If Continuous is set to any setting other than Single when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On.

If ISO sensitivity is set to Fixed range

auto or ISO 400 or higher when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed

at On.

When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.

When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be

available (E101).

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.

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Functions That Can Be Set with

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You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.

• A, y, F, n, A, B, C, D Shooting menu

Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. Menu icons and setting items vary depending on the shooting mode.

• e Movie menu

Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change movie recording settings.

• G Playback menu/C List by date menu

Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.

• z Location data options menu

Allows you to configure location data options. When Record location data in Location data options is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites.

• Z Wi-Fi options menu

Allows you to configure Wi-Fi settings for connecting the camera and a smart device.

• z Setup menu

Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language, etc.

1 Press the d (menu)

button.

• The menu is displayed.

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2 Press the multi

Menu icons

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

selector J.

• The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size

3 Select a menu icon

and press the k button.

• The menu options become selectable.

4 Select a menu option

and press the k button.

• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera.

5 Select a setting and

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom

Date stamp

press the k button.

• The setting you selected is applied.

• When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.

• When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e) button.

Date

Date and time

O

C Command Dial or Multi Selector Operation When a Menu is

Displayed

When a menu or setting items are displayed, you can select a menu option also by rotating the command dial or multi selector.

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The Shooting Menu

Enter shooting mode M d button

Image quality

Image size

White balance

Metering

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Common Options

Option Description A

Image quality

Image size

For A, B, C, D modes

Option Description A

White balance

Metering

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Allows you to set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images.

• Default setting: Normal

Allows you to set the image size used when saving images.

• Default setting: i 4608×3456

Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.

• Default setting: Auto

Allows you to set the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject.

• Default setting: Matrix

Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.

• Default setting: Single

Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

• Default setting: Auto When Auto is selected, E is displayed in the monitor while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases.

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

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E61

E62

E64

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Option Description A

AF area mode

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

Autofocus mode

M exposure preview

Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus.

• Default setting: Target finding AF (E18)

Allows you to set the method how the camera focuses.

• Default setting: Pre-focus

Allows you to select whether or not changes in the brightness are also reflected on the shooting screen when the exposure is changed in D (manual) mode.

• Default setting: On

For Smart Portrait mode

Option Description A

Allows you to select the number of shots, interval, and shutter sound of interval timer shooting.

Self-Collage

Blink proof

• Default setting:

-Number of shots: 4

- Interval: Medium

- Shutter sound: Magic

The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.

• Default setting: Off

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The Movie Menu

Frame rate

Wind noise reduction

Movie VR

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Movie options

Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button

Option Description A

Select the movie type. Select normal speed to record movies at normal

Movie options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Movie VR

Wind noise reduction

Frame rate Select the frame rate used when recording movies. E82

speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or fast motion.

• Default setting: e 1080/30p or S 1080/

25p

Set the method how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus during movie recording.

• Default setting: Face priority

Select either Single AF, which locks focus when movie recording begins, or Full-time AF, which continues focusing during movie recording.

• Default setting: Single AF

Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies.

• Default setting: On (hybrid)

Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.

• Default setting: Off

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E80

E81

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

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The Playback Menu

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button

Mark for Wi-Fi upload

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Glamour retouch

Slide show

Option Description A

Mark for Wi-Fi upload

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Glamour

retouch

Slide show

Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. E84

Rotate image

Small picture

Copy

Allows you to select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them.

Allows you to create retouched copies in which

contrast and saturation have been enhanced.

Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness

and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.

Corrects “red-eye” that may occur in images when

shooting with a flash.

Detects faces in images and retouches the detected faces glamorously.

Allows you to view images in an automated slide show.

Allows you to rotate the displayed image to portrait or landscape orientation.

Creates a small copy of images. E30

Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

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E28

E83

E84

E85

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Option Description A

Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured

Sequence display options

* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.

continuously or to display the sequence as individual images.

• When only the key picture is displayed for a

sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence. Press the multi selector H to return to the key picture display.

The Image Selection Screen

When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images.

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Back

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

E86

1 Use the multi selector JK to

Protect

select an image.

• Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

• Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.

2 Use HI to select or deselect.

• When an image is selected, an icon is displayed below the image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.

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3 Press the k button to apply image selection.

• When a confirmation dialog is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to operate.

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The Setup Menu

Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button

Press the d button M z menu icon M k button

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom

Option Description A

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom Allows you to enable and disable digital zoom. E101 Sound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. E102

Auto off

Format card/ Format memory

Language

Charge by computer

Reset all

Conformity marking

Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. E105

Allows you to set the camera clock. E95

Allows you to adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings.

Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images.

Allows you to select the vibration re duction setting used when shooting still images.

Allows you to enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator.

Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power.

Allows you to format the memory card or internal memory.

Allows you to change the camera’s display language.

Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer.

Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default values.

View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.

E97

E99

E100

E101

E102

E103

E104

E105

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Using Location Data Functions/

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Select the z (location data options) menu (A47), and set Record location data in Location data options to On, the camera starts receiving signals from

positioning satellites.

Location data reception can be checked on the shooting screen.

• n or o: Signals are being received from

four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and positioning is being performed.

• z: Signals are being received, but positioning

is not possible.

• y: Signals are not received.

Recording the Shooting Location Data on the Image

• When shooting while positioning is being performed, the obtained location data (latitude and longitude) are recorded on the images to be shot.

• When Compass display in Electronic compass is set to On, a rough direction of the shooting is also recorded.

Recording the Log

• When selecting Start log in Create log in the location data options menu, while positioning is being performed, the location data of places you visit with the camera is recorded at the certain interval.

• The recorded log (location data) can be displayed on the map, when you store the log on the memory card and then select View log in the location data options menu. To save the recorded log, end log recording in Create log and select Save

log.

Displaying Maps

• To display the current position on the map if

positioning is being performed, press the U (map) button on the shooting screen.

• To display the shooting location on the map,

play back the images which have the location data recorded, and press the U button.

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Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera.

Take Photos

You can capture still images using the two methods described below.

• Release the shutter on the camera and save the captured images to a smart

device.

• Use a smart device to remotely release the camera shutter and save images

to the smart device.

View Photos

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Images that are saved in the camera’s memory card can be transferred and viewed on your smart device. You can also preselect the images in the camera that you want to transfer to your smart device.

B Notes About Security Settings

No security settings such as password are configured for the camera at the time of purchase. We strongly recommend performing the required security settings before using the Wi-Fi function. Use Options in the Wi-Fi options menu (A47) to perform the security settings.

Installing the Software on the Smart Device

1 Use your smart device to connect to the Google Play Store,

App Store or other online apps marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility.”

• Check the user’s manual provided with your smart device for further details.

2 Check the description and other information and install the

software.

C User’s Manual for Wireless Mobile Utility

Download the user’s manual from the website below.

• Android OS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/

• iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/

To establish a connection with the camera, press the Z (Wi-Fi) button on the camera, and turn on the Wi-Fi function of the smart device, and then start the “Wireless Mobile Utility” while Negotiating... Please wait. is displayed on the camera.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV,

Open the connector cover.

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

Insert the plug straight.

Micro-USB connector

Printer, or Computer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer.

• Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the

remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, this camera can be

powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

• For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations,

refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

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Viewing images on a TV E53

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

Printing images without using a computer E54

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.

Viewing and organizing images on a computer E58

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the USB cable.

• Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the

computer (E58).

• If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card.

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The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.

Shooting

Tips and Notes on the Scene Mode.........................................................................E3

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.).............................................................. E14

Focusing......................................................................................................................... E16

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, or D Modes) ............. E20

Playback

Playback Zoom ............................................................................................................ E21

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ............................................................... E22

List by Date Mode ....................................................................................................... E23

Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)......... E24

Editing Images (Still Images)................................................................................... E26

Location Data Functions/Map Display

Recording the Location Data on the Image ...................................................... E32

Displaying the Shooting Location on the Map (While in Playback Mode)

........................................................................................................................................... E35

Displaying the Current Position on the Map (While in Shooting Mode)

........................................................................................................................................... E38

Recording the Log of Movement Information ................................................. E39

Viewing the Log of Location Data on the Map ................................................ E42

Movies

Recording and Playing Back Movies .................................................................... E43

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ............................................. E46

Operations During Movie Playback ..................................................................... E47

Editing Movies ............................................................................................................. E48

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Connection

Connecting to a Smart Device (Wi-Fi) ................................................................. E50

Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart

Device ............................................................................................................................. E52

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ....................................... E53

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................... E54

Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) ................................. E58

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)................................ E60

The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)....................................................... E62

The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................... E73

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................... E75

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................... E82

The Location Data Options Menu......................................................................... E87

The Wi-Fi Options Menu........................................................................................... E93

The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................... E95

Additional Information

Error Messages........................................................................................................... E106

File Names ................................................................................................................... E111

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................... E112

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Tips and Notes on the Scene Mode

y M x Scene auto selector

• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.

e Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in

which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

f Landscape h Night portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)

Night portrait (for taking portraits of large numbe rs of people, or images in

which the background takes up a large portion of the frame)

g Night landscape i Close-up j Backlighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)

d Backlighting (for taking portrait pictures)

d Other scenes

• The focus area depends on the composition of the image. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (E16).

• Depending on shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A20).

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y M d Sports

• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to

about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps (when image quality is set to Normal and when image size is set to i 4608×3456).

• The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the

current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

• Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in

each series.

y M e Night portrait

• On the screen displayed when e Night portrait is selected, select u Hand-held

or w Tripod.

• u Hand-held (default setting):

-While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the

shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen.

- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be distorted, overlapped, or blurred.

• w Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting in the setup

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menu (A54).

y M f Party/indoor

• To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Photo VR to Off

in the setup menu (A54) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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y M j Night landscape

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• On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-

held or w Tripod.

• u Hand-held (default setting):

-While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

• w Tripod:

- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.

- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting in the setup menu (A54).

y M k Close-up

• Macro mode (A39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest

position at which it can focus.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

y M u Food

• Macro mode (A39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

• You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.

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y M m Fireworks show

• The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.

• The zoom is restricted to 10 fixed positions.

y M o Backlighting

• On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off of HDR (high dynamic range) composition based on the type of image you want to

capture.

• Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is

captured.

• On: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.

- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots

images continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.

- A non-HDR composite image

- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is minimized

- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-

Lighting (E27) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.

- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.

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• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release).

• On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

- U Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera captures

1 image.

- V Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera

captures 3 images continuously.

B Pet Portrait Auto Release

• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.

- Y: When the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera automatically

releases the shutter.

- k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat

face is detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is selected.

• Pet portrait auto release is set to k after 5 bursts have been taken.

• Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the

Pet portrait auto release setting.

B Focus Area

• When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border changes to green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

• Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.

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• On the screen displayed when R Special effects is selected, select the shooting effect.

Type Description

O Soft (default setting)

P Nostalgic sepia

F High-contrast mono.

I Selective color

l Pop

o Cross process

m Toy camera

effect 1 n Toy camera

effect 2

Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.

Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.

Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.

Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a bright look.

Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific color.

Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery.

Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and darkens the image periphery.

• When Selective color or Cross process is

selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again.

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Shooting Time-lapse Movies

The camera can automatically capture 300 still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies (e1080/30p) that are approximately 10 seconds long.

Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M N Time-lapse movie M k button

Type Interval time Recording time

Cityscape (10 minutes)

(default setting)

P Landscape (25 minutes) 5 s 25 min

Q Sunset (50 minutes) 10 s 50 min

R Night sky (150 minutes)

S Star trails (150 minutes)

Suited for recording the movement of stars. The focus is fixed at infinity.

The zoom is restricted to 10 fixed positions.

Star movement appears as lines of light due to image processing. The focus is fixed at infinity.

1, 2

2, 3

2 s 10 min

30 s 2 h 30 min

1 Use the multi selector HI to

select a type, and press the k button.

2 Select whether or not to fix

exposure (brightness), and press the k button (except Night sky and Star trails).

• If AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all images. Use of AE-L off is recommended when the changes in brightness of the subject are significant, such as in the twilight.

Time-lapse movie

Cityscape (10 minutes)

Landscape (25 minutes)

Sunset (50 minutes)

Night sky (150 minutes)

Star trails (150 minutes)

Time-lapse movie

AE-L on

AE-L o

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3 Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod.

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capture the first image.

• Set exposure compensation (A43) before releasing the shutter for the first image. Exposure compensation cannot be changed after the first image is captured. Focus and hue are fixed when the first image is captured.

• The shutter is automatically released for the second and subsequent images.

• The monitor may turn off while the camera is not capturing images.

• Shooting ends automatically when 300 images are captured.

• To end shooting manually before 300 images are captured, press the k

button.

• Sound and still images cannot be saved.

B Notes About Time-lapse Movie

• The camera cannot capture images if a memory card is not inserted. Do not exchange the memory card until shooting is complete.

• Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

• Time-lapse movies cannot be recorded by pressing the b (e) button.

• Do not rotate the mode dial until shooting is complete.

• Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting in the setup

menu (A54).

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Shooting with Easy Panorama

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Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button

1 Select Normal or Wide as the

shooting range and press the k button.

• When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows.

- Normal:

4800 × 920 when moved horizontally, 1536 × 4800 when moved vertically

- Wide:

9600 × 920 when moved horizontally, 1536 × 9600 when moved vertically

2 Frame the first edge of the

panorama scene, and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

• The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle position.

• The camera focuses in the center of the frame.

3 Press the shutter-release button

all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

• KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement.

Easy panorama

Normal

Wide

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4 Move the camera in one of the

Guide

four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end.

• When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins.

• Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.

• Focus and exposure are locked until shooting ends.

Example of Camera Movement

• Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).

• Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide is selected) after shooting starts.

B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting

• The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the

monitor at the time of shooting.

• If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too

uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.

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• If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the

panorama range, a panorama image is not saved.

• If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before

reaching the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.

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Switch to playback mode (A18), display an image captured using easy panorama in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

• Rotate the multi selector to scroll forward or backward quickly.

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Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor during playback.

Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.

Function Icon Description

Rewind A Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly.*

Advance B Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly.*

Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.

Pause E

End G Switch to full-frame playback mode.

* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.

C Hold down the k button to rewind.*

D Hold down the k button to scroll.*

F Resume automatic scrolling.

B Notes About Easy Panorama Images

• The images cannot be edited on this camera.

• This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy

panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera.

B Notes About Printing Panorama Images

The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.

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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.)

Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.

Flash

(A35)

A (auto) U kk0.0

x (scene auto selector)

b (portrait) V kk c (landscape) W

N (time-lapse movie)

d (sports) W e (night portrait) V f (party/indoor) V

Z (beach) U kk z (snow) U kk

h (sunset) W i (dusk/dawn) W j (night

landscape)

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k (close-up) U k o u (food) W m (fireworks show) W

o (backlighting) X6/W p (easy panorama) W O (pet portrait) W

R (special effects) U kk0.0

F (smart portrait) U n (short movie show) W

A, B, C, D X kk–

Self-timer

(A37)

kk20.0

kk30.0

k kk30.0 kk30.0

kk30.0 kk30.0

kk30.0

k o

kk30.0

kk0.0

k k 0.0

Macro

(A39)

Exposure

compensation

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Canno t be chang ed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.

Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.

Cannot be changed.

Cannot be changed when Night sky or Star trails is used.

May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to On.

Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be set to o or k (E7).

Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

Other than self-timer, a (smile timer) (A26) and n (self-collage) (A27) can be also used.

Glamour retouch is displayed (A25).

Creative slider is displayed (A40).

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Using Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces.

• A (Auto) mode (A22)

• Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night

portrait scene mode (A23)

• Smart portrait mode (A25)

• When AF area mode (E69) in A, B, C, or

D mode (A31) is set to Face priority

If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:

• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on the scene.

• In Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

• In A (auto) mode, A, B, C, or D mode, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

B Notes About Face Detection

• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the

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direction in which the faces are looking.

• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

C Face Detection During Movie Recording

When AF area mode (E79) in the movie menu is set to Face priority, the camera focuses on human faces during movie recording. If the b (e) button is pressed when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.

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Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces).

• Smart portrait mode (A25)

- The skin softening level can be adjusted by the glamour retouch function.

• Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A23)

Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A52) even after shooting.

B Notes About Skin Softening

• It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be

achieved, and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun

behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (E19).

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Using Target Finding AF

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When AF area mode (E69) in A, B, C, or D mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the

shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

• If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus is displayed in green.

B Notes About Target Finding AF

• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be

the main subject may vary.

• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance

settings.

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• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following

situations:

- When the subject is very dark or bright

- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors

- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor

- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern

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Nikon S9900 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Read This First

Other Information

How to Attach the Camera Strap

Information and Precautions

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Preparing for Shooting

Insert the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Charge the Battery

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Using the Flash

Using the Zoom

The Shutter-release Button

Play Back Images

Delete Images

Changing the Shooting Mode

Recording Movies

Functions That Can Be Set with the Multi Selector (When Shooting)

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Using Smile Timer

Using Self-Collage

Flash Mode

Self-timer

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

The Shooting Menu

Common Options

For Smart Portrait mode

The Movie Menu

The Playback Menu

The Image Selection Screen

The Setup Menu

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Installing the Software on the Smart Device

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

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Tips and Notes on the Scene Mode

Shooting Time-lapse Movies

Shooting with Easy Panorama

Playback with Easy Panorama

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.)

Focusing

Using Face Detection

Using Skin Softening

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Using Target Finding AF